Today is the deadline to apply for the Student Scholar Symposium! All you have to do is submit your abstract. Don't miss the chance to share your research with the university community and win scholarships. https://researchweek.ucf.edu

The deadline to submit your video for the Knights in Focus video competition has been extended! Be sure you submit to [email protected] by Monday, February 2 at 11:59pm! Don't miss this opportunity to share your experience. graduate.ucf.edu/knights-in-focus

Need to relax and get your mind off things? A furry friend is the perfect way to unwind! Swing by the Graduate Student Center (TCH 208) and meet a UCFPD dog Wednesday at 1 PM. Hope to see you there!

Want to share your research with the university community? Apply now to participate in UCF's 20th Annual Student Research Week. Earn recognition for your work and compete to win scholarships. Apply by January 30! https://researchweek.ucf.edu

Join us on Monday for a Fulbright Scholar lecture exploring Indonesia’s Merdeka Belajar reform and what it teaches us about improving education systems.

The deadline is approaching to submit your video for Knights in Focus! Send your video to [email protected] by January 30. Need help refining your submission? Join us for an in-person workshop on Monday, January 26 at 1pm, TCH 208 Visit graduate.ucf.edu/knights-in-focus for details.

Join us tomorrow at 4:30pm for a relaxing evening in the Graduate Student Center. Bring a book and unwind with fellow graduate students while enjoying complimentary refreshments! #UCFGraduateLife

Today we honor the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The university is closed today in honor of the holiday and will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 20.

UCF researchers are partnering with a nonprofit to tackle Florida’s overdose crisis. Through a new AI-powered online dashboard, the project helps alert local authorities to emerging drug trends in their communities, supporting faster action and potentially saving lives. https://bit.ly/4jQoCcc

Spring Takeoff continues today. Join the Graduate Student and Alumni Panel from 1–2 p.m. in TCH 208, then visit the Graduate Research Open House from 4–5:30 p.m. in TCH 213. Free pizza while supplies last.

Spring Takeoff is your launch pad for connecting with fellow grad students and exploring campus resources. Free food and can’t-miss events. https://bit.ly/49guqbj #UCFGraduateLife

How will we move people and cargo in the future? UCF researchers are partnering with NASA and Ocala Airport to study advanced air mobility and the future of air transportation. https://bit.ly/4qNyV2R

Four chemicals. One major breakthrough. UCF researchers created the “Fantastic Four” chemical standards that could transform forensic science worldwide and set new global benchmarks. https://bit.ly/4qjqVa0

Put your work front and center. Submit a 60-second video to the Knights in Focus competition for scholarship opportunities and campus recognition. Deadline: Jan. 30 Visit https://graduate.ucf.edu/knights-in-focus/ for more information.

A year of growth and impact in graduate education. Take a look at our 2024–2025 Annual Report. https://graduate.ucf.edu/annual-report-2024-2025/

UCF students: Present your research or creative work at the Student Scholar Symposium during Student Research Week. Poster presentations, formal judging, and recognition included. Apply by Jan. 30, 2026. https://researchweek.ucf.edu/symposium/

UCF research confirms flamingos belong in Florida. A new study shows American flamingos have strong genetic diversity, supporting future restoration and conservation efforts. https://bit.ly/3MRE7UC

Your work deserves the spotlight. Knights in Focus invites UCF master’s and doctoral students to share their research, creativity, or graduate journey in a 60-second video. Scholarships and recognition await top submissions. Submit by January 30. Learn more: graduate.ucf.edu/knights-in-focus

Happy New Year, knights! Cheers to an amazing 2026!🥂 💫 #newyear2026 #ucf

A multi-university hypersonics research initiative launched at UCF, bringing researchers together and reinforcing the university’s national role in aerospace innovation, hypersonic science, and defense research. https://bit.ly/3KSsGvq

A UCF researcher and an international team uncovered new clues about how the Milky Way works through a breakthrough study of ionized helium emissions. https://bit.ly/4apklK8

Don’t miss the opportunity to present your work at UCF’s Student Scholar Symposium during Student Research Week. Deadline to apply: January 30. https://researchweek.ucf.edu/symposium/

UCF Graduate Knights: Share your research, creativity, or grad journey in 60 seconds or less. Enter the Knights in Focus Video Competition for scholarships and recognition. Deadline: Jan. 30 - visit for more info: https://graduate.ucf.edu/knights-in-focus/

The holiday season can be exciting, but it can also feel stressful or isolating. UCF has compiled local resources to support students, faculty, and staff with mental health, food assistance, safety, and self-care. https://bit.ly/4oYcQxb

A first-generation graduate is supporting local nonprofits by applying AI strategies developed through UCF’s Applied AI Innovation Initiative to boost their mission-driven work. https://bit.ly/4iNDojr

Supported by funding from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Project Harmony at UCF is providing a free curriculum designed to help first responder couples and parents navigate relationship-related stressors. https://bit.ly/48BbItj

Wishing all of our knights a happy and festive holiday break!❄️☃️ UCF is closed and will resume normal operations on January 5.

Share your scholarship with the UCF community. The Student Scholar Symposium offers students the opportunity to present research and creative work through poster presentations during Student Research Week. Apply by January 30. https://researchweek.ucf.edu/symposium/

A researcher from UCF is preparing for the first real-world test of lunar dust theory as part of NASA’s Artemis IV mission, a pivotal step that could redefine how future crews work on the moon’s surface. https://bit.ly/48Homa5

UCF physicist and her team are studying spider-like formations on Jupiter’s moon Europa to uncover how they form and what they reveal about subsurface brine pools and the moon’s potential for life. https://bit.ly/4azvPur

UCF’s new Mobile Health Clinic is expanding access to care while serving as a real-world classroom for students in medicine, nursing, speech-language pathology and physical therapy. https://bit.ly/48NZvCN

Congrats to all of our amazing graduate knights walking the stage at commencement this weekend!🎓✨ #UCF #GKCO #UCFGraduateLife

Three Rising Graduate Stars Earn the Prestigious Sheila B. Somerville Scholarship Recognized for standout achievement and bold ambition, these honorees embody the excellence the UCF Women’s Club champions. https://bit.ly/3Y7mZgh #UCFGraduateLIfe

UCF is the first in the State University System to earn accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, highlighting our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and leadership in Florida education. https://bit.ly/4iCSjg2

UCF researcher has developed a low-cost smartphone biosensor that could provide rapid, reliable disease detection in communities with limited access to traditional healthcare diagnostics. https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucf-researcher-creates-novel-sensors-for-smartphone-based-health-monitoring/

UCF alum Camara Gaither ’23MSW is Orlando’s new poet laureate, the third Knight in a row to hold the title. She uses poetry to heal, connect and uplift the community. #UCFGraduateLife https://www.ucf.edu/news/orlandos-new-poet-laureate-ucf-alum-finds-healing-through-words/

Graduation is next week! We’re excited to celebrate our Fall Knights as they cross the stage and begin their next chapter. #GraduateKnights #ChargeOn https://bit.ly/447rxqm

Got a parking ticket you need to pay? UCF Parking and Transportation Services will waive parking citations for current UCF knights and faculty if you donate at least $15 in toys for the Toys for Tots Drive. https://knightnews.com/2025/12/sga-mvss-offer-way-to-waive-parking-citations

The semester is almost over, graduate knights! Come by the GSC (TCH 213) on tomorrow, December 3, at 11am for free breakfast and lunch to get you through finals week. Hope to see you there!

Six years at No. 1 in the U.S. and now No. 2 worldwide, UCF Rosen College continues to lead in Hospitality and Tourism Management. https://bit.ly/4otP4c6

For 20 years, UCF’s FAAST Center has helped thousands access assistive technology, trained caregivers and future clinicians, and partnered in research to improve lives for people with disabilities. https://bit.ly/3XLUxQG

UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy, the training ground for serious fun and games, has produced over 1,000 grads shaping the $450 billion industry and advancing “serious gaming” in fields like healthcare, the military, and engineering. https://bit.ly/3LRX6y7

Sending warm wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving to all of our knights!🍂 UCF is closed in observance of the holiday and will reopen on Monday, December 1. #UCF #Thanksgiving

Staying on campus for the Thanksgiving break and looking for a holiday meal? Stop by 63 South from 11am to 2ppm on Thursday and enjoy a free meal with your fellow knights!

Showcase your research or creative work in the Knights in Focus Video Competition. All currently enrolled UCF graduate students are invited to share how UCF has shaped their journey for a chance to be recognized and compete for scholarships. Learn more at graduate.ucf.edu/knightsinfocus.

Join us this afternoon from 3-5pm for free ice cream floats in the Graduate Student Center! Enjoy a sweet treat and destress for a moment. #UCFGraduateLife

UCF is helping shape the future of space hospitality and tourism! Through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, new courses, and industry partnerships, students are tackling real challenges of living in space. #SpaceU https://bit.ly/4oE5XBK

Cislune Partners with UCF on NASA-Funded Simulation Enhancing Decision-Making for Future Lunar Missions. The study uses immersive technologies to examine human–machine trust and strengthen mission safety and success. https://bit.ly/47sxqAp

Need to update your LinkedIn profile photo? Come get a professional headshot this Thursday at 2pm in TCH 208. Sign up here! https://events.ucf.edu/event/3899185/graduate-student-professional-headshots/ #UCFGraduateLife

Need to update your LinkedIn profile photo? Come get a professional headshot this Thursday at 2pm in TCH 208. Sign up here! https://events.ucf.edu/event/3899185/graduate-student-professional-headshots/ #UCFGraduateLife